chased leader in 2nd, disputed after 2f, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
settled 3rd, ridden and no impression leaders 2f out, kept on one pace
held up, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
led, disputed after 2f, narrow lead halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, swished tail, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened to rear over 1f out
There have been some high-class winners of this in the past including subsequent Group 1 winner Pathfork for Jessica Harrington last year. Newbury Hall represents the County Kildare handler here and the highly-regarded son of Marju made a fine debut behind David Livingston here last month. That winner's trainer is represented here by the newcomer Apollo and the yard have won it four times in the past ten years. QATAR'S PEARL cost a fortune as a yearling and started favourite for his debut in a strong Naas maiden earlier this month. He had no answer when Captain Obvious quickened that day but the extra furlong here will be a help and he should again take care of third-placed Strait Of Zanzibar.
Apollo (IRE) Galileo colt out of Golden Coral.
Hit The Jackpot (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 7th of 11, 5l behind Vault (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Jun.
Kashmir Peak (IRE) Tiger Hill gelding out of Elhareer.
Newbury Hall (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Dwelt, soon in touch, tracked leaders in 5th halfway, went 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 3l behind David Livingston (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn gs in Jun.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor colt out of Fearn Royal.
Qatar's Pearl (USA) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out and hung left, switched right over 1f out, kept on well on outer final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Captain Obvious (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Always prominent, disputed lead, driven along from 2f out, headed under pressure 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Captain Obvious (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn gf.
